New Just Science Podcast: Just The Evolution of Sexual Assault Evidence Collection

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a campaign designed to raise awareness about sexual violence and provide methods to prevent it. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Just Science interviewed Pat Speck, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and professor at the University of Alabama - Birmingham School of Nursing, about sexual assault testing and victim-centered care. 

Sexual assault evidence collection has changed dramatically over the years. From the original test tubes and cotton stoppers to the advanced sexual assault kits in use today, advancements in science have fundamentally altered the process of testing for evidence of sexual assault. Speck discusses her research, the importance of trauma-informed care and the evolution of sexual assault evidence collection. Go to https://forensiccoe.org/saam19/ to listen to this newest podcast from the National Institute of Justice Forensic Technology Center of Excellence.